Associate Underwriter - Crop

QBE North America; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

22 weeks paid family leave

401(k) with company match up to 8%

Well-being program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Network and Community

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking an Associate Underwriter - Crop in Ramsey, MN to support policy processing and data entry for crop hail and named peril policies. You will ensure accuracy and compliance with FCIC regulations while maintaining documentation and reports.

The role emphasizes adherence to Underwriting Guidelines, RMA rules, and ongoing training to grow knowledge of the Crop Insurance Industry. Hybrid and in-office collaboration are encouraged to support team success.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certification or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Tertiary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Crop insurance experience.
• Insurance coursework experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter data for applications, policy changes, and production reports.
• Maintain records of policy information and production data for accuracy.
• Correct errors identified in FCIC Error reports and reconcile discrepancies.
• Audit insured and agent paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide support to agents through business correspondence for administrative tasks.

Skills

Data entry experience

Crop insurance experience

Insurance coursework experience

Education

Secondary school certification

Tertiary degree or equivalent

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Associate Underwriter - Crop

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to support the company's financial success by assisting in underwriting crop insurance, and ensuring adherence to Federal Crop Insurance Program regulations and company policies related to crop hail and named peril policies.

Location

Ramsey, MN

Work Arrangement

This role requires 5 days/week in our Ramsey, MN office. The hours for this role are 7:30am-4:15pm CST Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am-12pm CST on Fridays.

The starting hourly rate for this role is

$21.25/hour - $32.00/hour

Your New Role

• Ensure complete and accurate policy processing activities by reviewing and entering data, including applications, policy changes, and production reports.
• Maintain records of policy information, production data, and other documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Correct errors identified in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Error report.
• Audit insured and agent paperwork for completeness.
• Provide agent support through business correspondence for administrative tasks.
• Prepare and distribute reports to team members, agents, and field personnel.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others.
• Adhere to Underwriting Guidelines and Risk Management Agency (RMA) Rules & Regulations.
• Attend training to gain knowledge in the Crop Insurance Industry.

Required Qualifications

• Secondary school certification or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Experience

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Crop insurance experience.
• Insurance coursework experience.

Compensation Package

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

QBE Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Why QBE?

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search for and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Report Writing, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management